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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Pa have in his hand when he returns to the house the second time?
(a) A wrench
(b) A strap
(c) An extra Cap
(d) A shotgun

2. What does the moon look like when Laurie makes his way to the window to see outside?
(a) It's a quarter
(b) The moon is covered by clouds
(c) It's full
(d) It's only a sliver

3. What chapter is Laurie studying in physics?
(a) Fourteen
(b) Nine
(c) Eight
(d) One

4. What does Martha say she wants Pa to do with Uncle Ian's briefcase?
(a) She wants to hand the contents out to neighbors
(b) She wants to give it back to Uncle Ian
(c) She wants it out of the house
(d) She wants to mail it to the government

5. Though the Trippy Show seems to originate in the United States, where does Dr. Monmouth say some people believe it really originates?
(a) Dartmouth
(b) Outter space
(c) Russia
(d) The United States

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Laurie say that can't be the case?

2. What is being displayed by the tank that approaches the Tripod?

3. What is the name of the planet the Master comes from, according to the author?

4. How is the farmer dressed when he runs out of the house?

5. What is the warning given by the Head Man at school?

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